Game Show Mania: Your Guide to Live Casino Game Shows

LIVE GAME SHOWS

• WHAT EXACTLY IS A LIVE GAME SHOW?
• CRAZY TIME – THE MAIN EVENT
• HOW TO PLAY CRAZY TIME (THE MAIN GAME)
• CRAZY TIME BONUS ROUNDS (THE FUN PART!)
• MONOPOLY LIVE – A CLASSIC TWIST
• HOW TO PLAY MONOPOLY LIVE
• THE MONOPOLY LIVE 3D BONUS ROUND
• DREAM CATCHER – SIMPLE & ELEGANT
• HOW TO PLAY DREAM CATCHER
• CRAZY TIME VS MONOPOLY LIVE VS DREAM CATCHER COMPARISON
• HOW TO START PLAYING AT LOTTOLAND
• LIVE GAME SHOWS ARE WAITING FOR YOU!

Before we begin, lets be clear: these aren't your typical casino games. They are vibrant, high-energy and hosted by live presenters. They are designed to make you feel like you've stepped onto a studio set. Curious about how to get started? Well, you're in the right place! This guide will break down the three biggest games on the live casino game shows scene in South Africa: Crazy Time, Monopoly Live, and Dream Catcher.

WHAT EXACTLY IS A LIVE GAME SHOW?

Imagine a colourful studio, a lively host, and a giant, glittering game wheel. Think Wheel of Fortune, but with a Vegas glow-up. That's the essence of a live game show. You watch the action unfold in real-time via video stream and place your bets on the outcome.

This isn’t your standard online casino action. It’s a social and visual session. You can chat with the host and other players, adding a community feel you don't get with standard online slots. The best part? You don’t need any complex strategies. The rules are simple, making them perfect for beginners.

CRAZY TIME – THE MAIN EVENT

If you’re looking for pure, unpredictable fun, Crazy Time is your game. It’s the flagship of the genre, and for good reason. At its heart is a massive, vertical wheel divided into 54 segments. On it, you’ll find numbers (1, 2, 5, and 10) and four bonus game slots.

HOW TO PLAY CRAZY TIME (THE MAIN GAME)

Playing is simple. You just place your bet on the number you think the wheel will land on. If the wheel stops on your number, you win that amount multiplied by your stake. For example, a bet on '5' pays 5:1.

CRAZY TIME BONUS ROUNDS (THE FUN PART!)

The real magic happens when the wheel lands on one of the four crazy time bonus rounds:

• Cash Hunt: A giant screen displays 108 random multipliers hidden under symbols. You get to pick a target, and a cannon shoots it to reveal your prize.
• Pachinko: A virtual puck is dropped from the top of a large Pachinko board, bouncing off pegs until it lands in a bucket with a multiplier.
• Coin Flip: A virtual coin with a red and a blue side, each with its own multiplier, is flipped. You win the multiplier on the side it lands on.
• Crazy Time: The grand finale! This transports you to a new virtual world with a massive, three-flapper wheel. The host spins the wheel, and you win the multiplier in the segment your flapper stops on.

Why You'll Love It: It’s pure, unpredictable entertainment with the potential for massive wins in its bonus rounds.

MONOPOLY LIVE – A CLASSIC TWIST

Monopoly Live cleverly blends the classic money wheel concept with the world’s most famous board game. The main wheel features numbers (1, 2, 5, and 10) and special '2 ROLLS' and '4 ROLLS' segments. There are also 'CHANCE' segments that can award random multipliers or cash prizes.

HOW TO PLAY MONOPOLY LIVE

You bet on the segment you think the wheel will land on. If it lands on a number, you win that amount. If it lands on a 'CHANCE' segment, the host draws a card that can give you an instant cash prize or a multiplier for the next spin.

THE MONOPOLY LIVE 3D BONUS ROUND

The excitement peaks when the wheel lands on '2 ROLLS' or '4 ROLLS'. A 3D MR. MONOPOLY character comes to life on a virtual MONOPOLY board at the side of the studio. The host rolls physical dice, and MR. MONOPOLY walks around the board, collecting prizes, multipliers, and even building houses for bigger wins. While there's no deep monopoly live strategy, betting on the bonus rounds is where the biggest potential lies.

Why You'll Love It: It combines nostalgia with modern gaming tech, and the 3D bonus round is incredibly engaging to watch.

DREAM CATCHER – SIMPLE & ELEGANT

If Crazy Time feels a bit too chaotic, Dream Catcher is the perfect place to start. It’s fast-paced, visually stunning, and incredibly easy to understand. The game revolves around a single, large wheel.

HOW TO PLAY DREAM CATCHER

The wheel is divided into 54 segments with numbers (1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 40) and two special multiplier slots (2x and 7x). You simply place your bet on the number you think the wheel will stop on. If the wheel lands on your number, you win that amount multiplied by your stake.

The multipliers add an extra layer of excitement. If the wheel lands on a 7x multiplier, all bets remain in place for the next spin, and whatever the outcome is, the win is multiplied by seven. Understanding these Dream Catcher multipliers is key to the game's appeal.

Why You'll Love It: Its simplicity. It’s fast, fun, and requires zero prior knowledge.

CRAZY TIME VS MONOPOLY LIVE VS DREAM CATCHER COMPARISON

HOW TO START PLAYING LIVE GAME SHOWS AT LOTTOLAND

Ready to join the fun? Getting started is quick and easy.

1. Sign Up or Log In: Create your free Lottoland account in just a few moments.
2. Deposit: Add funds quickly and securely using South African Rand (ZAR).
3. Find the Live Casino: Navigate to the Live Casino tab and choose your game.

LIVE GAME SHOWS ARE WAITING FOR YOU!

Live game shows offer a unique blend of entertainment, community, and winning potential that you won't find anywhere else. Whether you prefer the chaos of Crazy Time, the nostalgia of Monopoly Live, or the simplicity of Dream Catcher, there's a game waiting for you.